Water Distribution Operator I-IV

City of Ashland, Kentucky•Ashland, KY

5d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Performs work activities in the construction, maintenance, and cleanliness of new water mains and new services; reading and recording water meter readings; completing various service orders when requested; and assisting in repairing and replacing water meters. Assists in the construction, maintenance, and cleanliness of water distribution systems. Lays lines, maps lines, washes sewer lines, etc. Detects malfunctions in equipment and makes minor repairs or recommendation for major repairs. Assists in the maintenance and cleaning of buildings; assists operators in delivering chemicals, pipes, and fittings. Reads water meters on assigned route and records readings. Checks for leaks and ensures proper functioning of meters and assists in locating water leaks. Connects or disconnects water as instructed. Accepts requests/complaints from customers and attends to their disposition or forwards to higher authority. Assists other divisions/departments in construction and maintenance duties.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Moderate to extensive experience (depending on level of licensing)
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Must obtain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) prior to completion of original probation and maintain thereafter
Must obtain Commonwealth of Kentucky Class I Water Distribution License within one (1) year after meeting experience requirements
May be required to obtain Class II license within one (1) year after meeting experience requirements and/or per recommendation of the Department Director
Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at any time
Applicants MUST upload a copy of: high school diploma/GED, driver’s license and applicable certifications with application

Nice To Haves

Class II license within one (1) year after meeting experience requirements and/or per recommendation of the Department Director

Responsibilities

Construction, maintenance, and cleanliness of new water mains and new services
Reading and recording water meter readings
Completing various service orders
Assisting in repairing and replacing water meters
Laying lines, mapping lines, washing sewer lines
Detecting malfunctions in equipment and making minor repairs or recommendations for major repairs
Assisting in the maintenance and cleaning of buildings
Assisting operators in delivering chemicals, pipes, and fittings
Checking for leaks and ensuring proper functioning of meters
Assisting in locating water leaks
Connecting or disconnecting water as instructed
Accepting requests/complaints from customers and attending to their disposition or forwarding to higher authority
Assisting other divisions/departments in construction and maintenance duties